Process Engineer: Drive Efficiency & Continuous Improvement

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Courier Driver to join our team in Dunedin. The role requires delivering parcels, loading and securing goods, planning efficient routes, and maintaining vehicle safety. You will operate a Class 2 truck where applicable and may travel to nearby cities as needed.

The position is full-time with a guaranteed minimum of 32 hours per week and a pay rate from $24.00 to $28.00 per hour, depending on experience. Weekend work and pre-employment checks are included.

Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• One year of driving/relevant experience preferred.
• Must have clean criminal history and be able to obtain Dangerous Goods endorsement.
• Class 1 license or overseas license with NZ conversion; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at depot on time to sort freight.
• Secure loads properly for delivery.
• Deliver parcels on time.
• Comply with regulations and policies.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and drive safely.
• Maintain secure loads and conserve resources such as fuel.
• Perform other tasks as required by the business.
• Travel to other cities as needed for deliveries.

Skills

Health and fitness

Driving experience

Organized and dependable

Clean criminal history

NZ driving license conversion

Punctual and reliable

Weekend availability

DG endorsement preferred

Overseas license convertible

Team player

Tools

Handheld devices

Job description

A courier driver is required for one of the fast-paced company. We are one of the Post Haste’s Contractors looking for a courier driver to assist with deliveries for our allocated run and customers.

We are looking for someone to work Full-Time Monday to Friday (Occasionally need to work on Saturday) on Rostered basis with 1–2 days off.

You will be responsible for:

• Arriving in depot on time to sort out the freight.
• Secure load in good manner and arrange it properly to deliver easily.
• Delivering the stuff on time.
• Comply with applicable rules, regulations, policies etc.
• Conduct daily inspection of the vehicle.
• Driving vehicle in a safe and professional manner.
• Driver must be responsible for secure load and deliver on timely manner.
• Find ways to conserve resources, including fuel to benefit the business.
• Any other tasks asked from time to time.

Skills We Require

• General good health and physical ability and ability to pass drug test.
• One year of driving/relevant experience preferred.
• Well organised and passionate for the job.
• Must have clean criminal history and be able to get a dangerous goods certification
• Class 1 driving license required or equivalent overseas license and ability to convert into NZ one, however full training will be provided.
• Must be reliable and ability for long term commitment.
• Must be able to work on weekends, public holidays etc.

Other Details

• Pay Rate: From $24 to $28 based on work experience.
• Minimum Hours per week: Min 32 hours – max 60 hours.
• Workdays: Mon to Sunday with 1–2 days off.

We are seeking a dedicated and committed Courier Driver to join our team in Dunedin, Otago.

The successful applicant will be responsible for collecting and delivering parcels within Dunedin and travelling to other cities as and when required to ensure timely and efficient delivery of parcels.

This is a full-time position, offering a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week, with an hourly pay rate ranging from $25.00 to $30.00, depending on skills and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load and arrange goods keeping in mind the ease of delivery
• Secure the goods appropriately to avoid damage
• Plan the most efficient route for delivery
• Unload goods at the destination in the appropriate place
• Collect signatures, and complete other documentation as required
• Ensure that the vehicle is running smoothly and perform regular checkson the same
• Report any maintenance issues to the owner at the earliest
• Ensure the jobs are carried out efficiently and to the client’s satisfaction
• Comply with Health and Safety Regulations at all times

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Fit and able to lift over 30kgs
• Hard-working and a team player
• Displays good verbal and written communication skills
• Have good customer service skills - our customer base is diverse.
• Computer literate - you will need to use our handheld devices.
• Ability to operate a vehicle & have a full clean driver's license
• Ability to obtain Dangerous Goods (D) endorsement on their driver's licence is preferred.
• Be flexible and willing to travel to other cities as required

To succeed in this role, you would need to be committed to the role and be happy to work in a team.

Applicants, for this job, must undergo pre-employment drug test and ministry of justice check.

Extrastaff are currently looking for an experienced Class 2 Delivery Driver to join our client’s team in Dunedin

This is a full-time, ongoing position for someone who is confident driving in the metro area and enjoys a varied delivery role.

About the Role

• Full-time, Monday to Friday with the occasional extra Saturday
• Metro delivery work throughout Dunedin and surrounding areas
• Varied freight, including building materials and food products
• Driving a Class 2 truck equipped with a tail lift
• Loading and unloading using a pallet jack

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold a current Class 2 NZ driver's licence
• Have proven experience driving a Class 2 truck
• Be confident with tail lift operation
• Be experienced using a pallet jack
• Be comfortable completing multiple metro deliveries throughout the day
• Be physically fit and capable of handling freight
• Have a strong focus on safety and customer service
• Be reliable, punctual and well presented
• Be able to pass a pre-employment drug testWhat's on Offer?
• Consistent hours
• Varied delivery work
• Immediate start
• Opportunity to work with a reputable team through Extrastaff

If you're an experienced Class 2 driver looking for your next opportunity in Dunedin, we'd love to hear from you!

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.